SB347 for Dental Medicaid Fee Increase passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday, April 16, by an overwhelming vote of 82-6! The bill will increase fees to 60% of the 50th percentile of fees as published in the National Dental Advisory Service comprehensive fee report. If signed by the Governor, the increases will take effect on September 1. This legislation marks
On Tuesday, USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins joined Governor Sarah Sanders to announce Arkansas has submitted a federal waiver request to ban artificially-sweetened candy and “unhealthy drinks” from the list of eligible SNAP items, while expanding approved foods to include rotisserie chicken. “Right now you can use food stamps to buy a soft drink or a candy bar from a gas
Dr. John Sanford, 97, passed away on April 6, 2025 at the Springs of Jonesboro. He was born January 11, 1928 to the late R.S and Elizabeth Waddell Sanford of Searcy. Dr. Sanford practiced dentistry in Jonesboro for 52 years during which time he formed many enduring friendships. One of his fondest pastimes was visiting with his many friends and
Despite best efforts from the ADA and Utah Dental Association, public water fluoridation will be banned from Utah’s public water systems, effective May 7. The legislation, signed last Thursday by Republican Gov. Spencer Cox, marks the first complete, state-wide ban on fluoridation, prohibiting cities and townships from introducing fluoride into public water systems. While similar bans were rejected in New
After years of planning and setbacks, the Lyon College School of Dental Medicine is set to receive its inaugural class this June after receiving initial accreditation from the Commission on Dental Accreditation. Arkansas’s first dental school will occupy a seven-story space in Little Rock’s Riverfront Plaza and offer a simulation clinic and 100-chair patient care clinic. The school can accommodate
Richard ”Richie” W. Poe, a beloved member of the Harrison community, passed away at the age of 69 on Sunday, December 29, 2024. A cherished dentist known for his compassion and care, Richie dedicated 40 years to connecting with and loving the folks of Harrison. Richie’s life was a testament to his love of his family, his faith, and his
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